To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6877

119th Congress

To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James McGovern

D - MA

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill aims to address human rights concerns in Southern Mongolia (Inner Mongolia), a region in northern China where ethnic Mongolians have faced cultural suppression and restrictions on their language and traditions. It would establish U.S. policy responses to protect the rights of Southern Mongolians, potentially including sanctions, visa restrictions, or other diplomatic measures against those responsible for human rights violations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Fi

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To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to address human rights concerns in Southern Mongolia (Inner Mongolia), a region in northern China where ethnic Mongolians have faced cultural suppression and restrictions on their language and traditions. It would establish U.S. policy response

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This bill aims to address human rights concerns in Southern Mongolia (Inner Mongolia), a region in northern China where ethnic Mongolians have faced cultural suppression and restrictions on their language and traditions. It would establish U.S. policy responses to protect the rights of Southern Mongolians, potentially including sanctions, visa restrictions, or other diplomatic measures against those responsible for human rights violations.

Bill Number: 6877
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Fi
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Title: To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6877
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Fi
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This bill aims to address human rights concerns in Southern Mongolia (Inner Mongolia), a region in northern China where ethnic Mongolians have faced cultural suppression and restrictions on their language and traditions. It would establish U.S. policy responses to protect the rights of Southern Mong

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to address human rights concerns in Southern Mongolia (Inner Mongolia), a region in northern China where ethnic Mongolians have faced cultural suppression and restrictions on their language and traditions. It would establish U.S. policy responses to protect the rights of Southern Mongolians, potentially including sanctions, visa restrictions, or other diplomatic measures against those responsible for human rights violations.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Focuses on protecting the cultural and linguistic rights of ethnic Mongolians living in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Could authorize sanctions or visa restrictions against Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses in the region
Addresses concerns about forced assimilation policies, including restrictions on Mongolian-language education that have sparked protests
Reflects growing Congressional attention to ethnic minority rights in China, similar to existing policies on Tibet and Xinjiang
Involves multiple committees due to its scope covering foreign policy, financial sanctions, immigration matters, and potential reporting requirements

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect U.S.-China diplomatic relations and could impact Chinese officials involved in policies targeting Southern Mongolians through potential travel bans or asset freezes. For Americans, it signals U.S. commitment to international human rights and could affect Mongolian-American communities seeking refuge or asylum. The legislation may also influence broader trade and diplomatic discussions with China, though practical effects depend on implementation and enforcement measures included in the final bill language.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6877, 119th Congress (2025). "To support and promote the human rights of Southern Mongolians in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6877